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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1913
Page
2
Edmond A. Whittiler, secretary treasurer of the American Fair Trade League, argues that mall order competitions threaten small towns. He calls for a nationwide education push to inform consumers retailers and independent businesses about the perceived menace and duty to trade at home based on data gathered by the League.
State of Ohio Toledo notice claims oath by Cheney senior partner of Cheney Co. selling a catarrh cure with money back guarantee. It asserts the remedy Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces, offering testimonials and a 70 cent price with other products like Hall's Family Pills.
United Press reports that the House lobby inquiry found insidious influence in the capital tied to President Wilson. McDonald of Michigan issued a separate report calling for harsher action, naming the National Association of Manufacturers as guilty and absolving the Western Federation of Mechanics. Several representatives were named in Mulhall evidence as involved, with McDermott found guilty of improper conduct and reform urged to curb paid lobbyists around Congress.
A park statement argues against alarm about a nationwide trend. It warns mall order houses levy a hidden tax on rural communities, as twenty cents of every rural dollar leaves the town. The piece asserts local merchants lose revenue and community prosperity declines versus urban competitors.
Montgomery Ward, mail order pioneer, has died leaving a $15 million estate. The article notes Ward’s long distance bargains and hints at the net wealth distribution, mentioning those who contributed to his wealth but indicating they received little in return.
The Corry branch reports November deposits of 15029 with 227 native accounts. Fifteen new men accounts opened this month and fifty seven individual deposits were made. The monthly report shows interest in this department of the post office.
A three masted schooner was seen flying distress signals off Great Point near Nantucket. Coast Guard lifesavers reported the sighting as an unknown vessel and an effort was underway to secure a revenue cutter to aid the distressed schooner.
Alonzo M. Ragsdale, indicted as an accessory after the fact with Dr Craig in the murder of Dr Helene Knobs, was cleared today when County Prosecutor Frank Baker moved to annul the indictment. Ragsdale, executor of Knobs estate, faced charges of conspiring to cover up evidence after the crime.
An Erie Railroad conductor, Fairchilds, attacked by sudden heart trouble while shopping with his wife in town. They arrived on train No. 40 and he was taken to the hospital by taxi. Dr. Jackson attended him and reports he is out of danger this afternoon.
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